Definition

1. Noun:
   • A new survey or study: A resurvey is a fresh or repeated examination, assessment, or study of something, often to update information, verify previous findings, or gather new data.

Usage

• The word "resurvey" is used to describe the act of conducting a survey again. It is a formal term common in academic, scientific, and professional contexts such as geography, sociology, market research, and land management. It implies a systematic re-evaluation.

Examples

• Noun:
  • The government commissioned a resurvey of the coastal region to assess erosion changes.
  • After ten years, a resurvey of public opinion revealed significant shifts in attitudes.
  • The property boundaries were confirmed by a detailed resurvey.

Advanced Usage

• "to conduct a resurvey": To carry out a new survey.
  • The research team will conduct a resurvey of the archaeological site next summer.

Variants and Related Words

• Resurvey (verb): To survey again.
  • The cartographers needed to resurvey the valley after the earthquake.
• Survey (noun/verb): The original act of examining or studying.
• Reassessment (noun): A new appraisal or evaluation, similar in meaning but not specific to the methodical data collection of a "resurvey".

Synonyms

• Re-examination: A detailed inspection or study done again.
• Re-study: A new or repeated study.
• Follow-up survey: A survey conducted after a previous one.

Antonyms

• Initial survey: The first or original survey.
• Preliminary study: An introductory or first assessment.

Noun

1. a new survey or study